We have found our very own Paradise in the Biosphere Reserve of Graciosa! We decided to renovate and expand an old beautiful farmhouse on this wonderful and peaceful island. The view of the Ocean and on the other 4 islands is breathtaking and very rarely to be found! You will love our garden and the tranquility, just listening to the birds and the waves of the Ocean. Our house is made in a traditional style but you find every comfort you need, at any time of the day and at any time of the year.

Our house has two parts, Casa Velha and Casa Bela Vista.
Casa Velha is built from volcanic stone and has two large bedrooms with overall 3 beds, a sunroom/ glasshouse with a spectacular view of the Ocean, a newly renovated bathroom, a modern and fully equipped spacious kitchen (refrigerator, dishwasher, washing machine, oven, kitchen aid, coffee machine, and toaster). If needed, a stool and/or bed for children can be provided for free.
Graciosa is the island with the best weather of the Azores, for all cases however, there is a cosy wood stove in each of the two parts of the house. In the garden there are several terraces, seating areas, as well as romantic areas.
We always contact our guests and ask for permission, in the case someone else wants to rent the other part of the house at the same time. Because in that case the kitchen would be shared, but still each one has their own fridge and tools. Most people enjoy that.
Our only neighbor is a friendly old german captain.
The nearest supermarket is 7 minutes, the next bathing area is only a 15 min walk away, and the ocean is just 200m away. In the neighbouring village of Carapacho, you can discover the freshly renovated Spa and bathhouse which houses extremely mineral-rich water and a sea water pool.
Hiking trails are also located closely to the house.

I had a really good time in Heikes place which is in the middle of no where. If your looking for a hideaway it's perfect there. I loved the fireplace and the close by spring water pool. The house is bright and clean and the communication with Heike was all easy. I can recommend her house to every body that's looking for some peace ;-)

Kathi2016-05-26T00:00:00Z

If it is peace and solitude you are looking for, Heiki’s cottage is the best place imaginable. While set off by itself, it is a short walk to the village of Luz, with it’s two ‘supermarkets’. It is a half-hour walk along the coast to Carapacho, a smaller village with a restaurant/bar and thermal baths. Best of all is the small tavern, Estrela do Mar, perched above the surf clad cliffs, less than a half hour walk through the local vineyards, and then along the coast. If told in advance, Maria will go out and find a fresh fish to prepare for you. There’s also a nearby volcanic caldera to explore. Did I mention the views across to the islands of São Jorge and Pico, with it’s towering snow-clad volcano? Heike is very well organized, and has a local team to take care of any needs, including giving directions to a spring to fill bottles with fresh water. Our favorite room in the home is the ‘winter garden’, a glass enclosed room just made for relaxing and reading, whether on a sunny day, or sheltered on a rainy one. Heike herself is always easily reachable. Trish and I have stayed in more than sixty Airbnbs around the world. One thing we try and do is leave accurate and truthful reviews. We value them highly ourselves, and always try and be candid for those coming after us. In our opinion, Heiki’s place is as near to perfection as one can get. Marvin & Trish Scott

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Our accommodation consists an independent and private house with 2 two bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The second room is located ib the second floor in open space. Open kitchen with the living room and a covered porch. Quiet and excellent area for walking. It overlooks the sea, overlooks stunning landscapes and views of the vineyard landscape. It has free private parking inside the property and it has large private gardens.

Approximately 31 miles from Terceira lay the island of Graciosa (gracious in English). It has a surface area of 24 square miles (61 km2). The island has about 4,600 inhabitants. The main municipalities are "Santa Cruz" and "Praia". The undulating wheat-fields; green and purple vineyards; The vanes of windmills revolving in the wind; The color of the vineyards; The mirror formed by a lagoon hidden in the depth of the earth; The peace and quiet of country life; The nectar of delicious wines. All this are attractions of Graciosa, which also offers, in dramatic beauty, the rainbow colors of underwater life.

Very quiet area and good for hiking. In this area you can see the traditional vineyards and enjoy the sea views. Located very close to the airport.

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Modern vacation house implanted on the hang above the small town of Velas, in São Jorge Island, with a unique view over the ocean channel between the triangle islands (São Jorge, Pico and Faial). They are 5 walking minutes (going downhill) from the centre of Velas (shopping, cafés, restaurants), and 10 minutes from the natural swimming pools in the ocean. Please take into consideration that the return way on foot includes a steep climb of about 100 meters. It is 700 m until the harbour of Velas.

The ALDEIA DA ENCOSTA is a private accommodation of 3 houses (with 2 bedrooms).
Each house has two bed rooms, a bathroom, a dining room, living room and completely equipped kitchen.
All the houses have capacity for and up to 4 persons ( more 1 extra bed).
We stay to 5 minutes (on foot and going down) of the Town of Velas and to 10 minutes, of the natural swimming pools.
We have no restaurant in the village, but we are near to many
It is possible to call a taxi at any hour.
However we are here for some eventuality.

At Velas guests will also find a market, bars and natural pools. From Velas, guests can also travel by boat and visit the other islands of the archipelago. São Jorge Airport is 4.8 km away.

The view from the House was totally incredible, the place is simple, clean and is near from the village, perfect for a short stay, the road to go to the house is really scary so you have to be a good driver and have a good car.

Amazing place and host, always ready to help, talk or laught ! We would have liked to stay more. Thank you

Céline2016-06-20T00:00:00Z

this house was the best house we stayed in on our tour in the Azores. The view was fantastic from the house and we did not want to leave. Aldeia was a really good and sweet host and she helped us a lot. The house was beautiful and perfectly decorated. This is definitely the best place to stay in Sao Jorge! I would certainly recommend this amazing house. Regards Cecilie & Family Denmark

I was so surprise when i arrived to discover that the phone number i had wasn't the one of "Maria" but the one of a cleaning compagny ! The house was very big but without charm and just in front of a very using road and at 300 meters from the airport piste ! I think that no body live here. It's just a location . The person Who receive us was very King but she is just the cleaner and when i ask for adress of good restaurants or things to do or see she show me some tourist documents and the adress of tourism office.nothing really personnal or interesting. It wasn'y what i expect from an airbnb. It can be just a "(SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN)" location .... And a noisy one....

Zelia answered quickly and was always really helpful. She came to the harbour to pick us up when we arrived with an early ferry and showed us the way directly to the house. The casa is exactly as described close to a main road and not far from the airport. It is well-equipped and we appreciated the maps available including detailed suggestions of hikes to do in the island. In addition, the garden and the house are spacious, perfect for our group of 5. One note could be that one of our tall guests felt that his bed was a bit small for him haha. In a nutshell, we had a wonderful time and really enjoyed our stay.

Wonderful house in a wonderful place! A great experience of living in a typical house with all the comforts. Fajã dos cubres is a great place to enjoy the nature of the island.

Tiago2016-08-02T00:00:00Z

Contact easy before arrival. The key was waiting for us at the village café with a map so we found without difficulty. We have not seen Jose Lucio but one of her friends went to check that all was well. The site is beautiful, the house is small but quiet and nicely decorated. Only downside: the small double bed (120x180 or something like that), which may be limited for tall people and is moderately comfortable. In short, a pleasant stay in a place that gives the impression of being a bit at the end of the world.

We had a great stay at Faja dos Cubres. Jose friendly help ensured we had all the information we needed for our stay. A lovely place with all of what we needed in the house. Suzie was lovely and very helpful just when we needed it. Altogether a memorable visit.

José Luis gave us the most warm welcome. He was very kind and helpfull. He showed us around in the fruitgarden (wich is beautiful). We could eat fresh vegetables and fruits from the garden every day. He also told us about the highlights of the island! The room and bathroom were very spaceous and clean. If you're visiting Sao Jorge you should definetly stay at the tropical fruit garden. Paradise is there!

The Azorean Cottage was restored in 2012, giving way to a modern, yet comfortable home.
Located in the village of Urzelina, the Azorean Cottage is a 5 minute drive from the airport and a 10 minute drive from the center of the village of Velas.
The Azorean Cottage has all the amenities to make you feel at home. It has two bedrooms, both with a double bed each; A bathroom with shower; A fully equipped kitchen with direct access to the porch; A dining area; A living room; A porch overlooking the canal and the island of Pico, where you can dine or just relax and contemplate the landscape; There is parking inside the property.

The parish of Urzelina has its own characteristics, including its micro climate, its verdant hillside, its bays of crystal clear waters, making it a bathing area of excellence.
If you like walking, the parish offers you footpaths by the sea or from pastures where you can admire craters of dormant volcanoes.

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Located in Urzelina, São Jorge Island Azores. The house is 5 minutes from the airport, 15 minutes from Vila das Velas, three minutes from the natural pools of Urzelina ...
The room has a simple and cozy decoration to make you feel comfortable.
The room has a double bed, wardrobe.
shared bathroom.
The guests also have access to the living room with TV, garden with excellent sun exposure where they can read, enjoy nature or simply prepare your tours, to the terrace overlooking the sea and Pico Island. It also has access to a small "museum" where you can see some utensils and tools used by the ancestors in their daily lives.

The apartment is the perfect combination between good position, comfort and property, for a good price. You should stop here if you want to spend time in a real azorean apartment. Bernardethe is a lovely gentle woman who was happy to give us some suggestions and discuss with me, even is my Portuguese is bad :) Breakfast is as good as a high level hotel! Recommended!

Highly recommend Bernardete's place for a familiar environment. Perfect for couples a bit "lost" on the island. Bernardete is an excellent host and Urzelina is a central village with access to all the roads leading to all parts of the island.